Chaetodon semilarvatus Cuvier, 1831
Bluecheek butterflyfish
Chaetodon semilarvatus
photo by Field, R.

Family:  Chaetodontidae (Butterflyfishes)
Max. size:  23 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A common species (Ref. 9710) found in areas where there is rich coral growth. Often seen in pairs or small aggregations. Occasionally observed hovering in a stationary position for extended periods under ledges of Acropora plate corals (Ref. 4858). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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